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This Is Me--2019 A to Z Theme

The Challenge of 2019 was the 10th! Since this was kind of a milestone year for A to Z my theme was a retrospective of sorts, looking at my 10 years as a blogger as well as ruminations about my life as it is and as I hope it yet can be. I've got places to be and people to see along the way. Hope you'll join me for this part of my journey...

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Friday, November 22, 2013

Blogging in Low Gear

Battle of the Bands Results

Before I get to my main post for today, let me give you the results of my last Battle of the Bands contest between Jimi Hendrix and the Corrs with their versions of the Hendrix tune "Little Wing". As I expected Jimi ran away with the vote, but a lot of nice words were put in for the version by the Corrs.

For my own taste, I've always felt that Jimi Hendrix is highly overrated although I can't deny that he did some innovative work on his guitar. He had some moments of genius in the Electric Ladyland album, but also a good bit of meandering filler material. I can't say I'm a big fan of the music of Jimi Hendrix but there are a lot of songs by him that I do like. "Little Wing" is one of his best making this match-up very close for me.

In the end I give it to the Corrs though. The fiddle, the Irish sound, the vocals, and the arrangement in general are hauntingly lovely. There are moments in their version that give me chills when I listen to it. I picture a mother singing about watching her daughter at play. In my mind I think of my granddaughters. Somehow these images all seem more beautiful than the hippie chick picture I get when Hendrix sings the song.

Much of the time my blog cruises along in high gear as I harangue readers with my controversies or inanities. Actually I try to kick my blog action into overdrive so as to sustain my writing as efficiently as I can and not wear you readers out. My blogging frenzies might leave some of you hazy headed if my comment drops are any gauge of what's going on at Tossing It Out. That's a good reason to shift into low gear now and then and take things at a slower pace.

If your experience is anything like mine I imagine you see a drop in activity at your blog site during the Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks. That's been my experience during my years of blogging so far. That being the case I've decided to keep things at a minimum on all of my blogs for the next week and probably during Christmas week as well.

During those periods you'll probably see me commenting even less than I do now. There will be short posts on my regularly scheduled posting days. Mostly I'll be giving clues for my next Battle of the Bands post on Sunday December 1st. That will my next real posting and it will be a special posting on a normally off day for me. Be sure to watch for my clues next week and small commentaries. Nothing big or of major controversy. Nothing quite as insistent as usual. I will be blogging with quiet importunity. Blogman will be gadding about on the highways in the upcoming days.

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Since I was on vacation all last week, I've already shifted into low gear for the rest of the year. (I didn't even post today - I'm sure I will get some emails about that!)I took almost two weeks off around Christmas last year and will do the same this year, except for the Fifty States of Pray post. Some of that is due to low traffic, some to the fact that it's the holidays and family should be first, and the rest is because I am writing again!

I have so few followers as it is that I don't like to take huge breaks. I am, however, waiting for the message from blogger that I've maxed out my Picasa with all the pics I post. It happened last year at the end of Nov. and I had to use photobucket till the new year when I apparently got more space...otherwise I have to pay for it.

I'm not a huge Hendrix fan although I did go to see his grave when I lived in WA State. He & I share the same bday. Of all his songs I think I like Hey Joe best.

I'm getting very close to my 100th blog post, and I want it on a particular day, so I have to stick to my schedule. If I even miss one day before that post, it will screw up my plan. Maybe after that I'll take a break.

You know how I've been recently with the blogging Lee so I think it's better to have a good break and take some time out than to keep blogging when you're not up to it but it all depends on the person. I know that most of my bloggers are bloggers I miss when they become less quiet or take a blogging break for a while.

See what you mean re the slowing down over the Christmas period. Have a great time with the Battle on Dec. 1st, couldn't be a better day, it's my birthday :0) I love blogging, but with a sick husband, not always able to do this very often.

Rachna -- In the past I've usually posted, but nothing overly deep that would call for much interaction. It looks like I'm actively on the blog even if I'm not. I suspect I will do the same. I always monitor the comments I receive--make no mistake about that.

DG -- I know Hendrix has his big fans. I was impressed when I was first introduced to Electric Ladyland, but I never became too much of a fan.

Carole -- Hope you and your husband manage well over the holidays. Happy birthday in advance.

Hilary -- Since I stick to a schedule, I try to keep something on the site when the time is due.

Robin -- What works best is probably the best way to go.

Andrew -- I figure if some readers might expect something I'll stay on schedule. It's probably good to be flexible though.

I'm taking a two month blog break now; but I take these breaks more frequently. I'm losing steam for posting, but I have a few friends I frequently visit. When I return I expect to slow way down. If that loses me friends, I guess that will make it easier to quit altogether.

I've already slowed to a crawl this month for NaNo. I'll pick it back up with a few select posts in December, but as the world turns its attention elsewhere, it's really the best time to slow down and enjoy family and other events. Happy Thanksgiving!

I suppose now is the perfect time to take a bloggy break, though I'm wondering if a quiet presence is a better option?The reason is that one year I did take a break, but found it very, very difficult to get back into the blogging groove.But I'm thinking that maybe a break just before A to Z challenge in April is the best bet.Writer In Transit

Not terribly surprised by your BATTLE outcome. It was a pleasant surprise to be introduced to the Corr,s and I did like their version, but up against Jimi....

I'm really losing steam as far as my blogging goes. I did catch something on the news yesterday that simply HAS to be a post, but most likely it it turn into a rant (I hate when that happens, especially when I can see it coming.) If it weren't for BOTB I'm not sure I would even be a blog presence. I do think that family and close friends come first through the Holidays, so it's a natural time to slow down and get your priorities in order. There are more important things than these 'words on a screen'. All that said; some of my very dear friends are WOAS.

Thanksgiving is a big one around here, so my blogging will likely be a bit off too. Finished making 2 kinds of fudge, peanut brittle and almond roca yesterday. Still have the baking to do, before picking up family from the airport on Wednesday and then we bbq the turkey, enjoy each other's company, play lots of games and laugh more than anyone has a right to. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Lee. Safe travels to you on those highways!

I'm wondering about your reference to a drop of activity during American Thanksgiving. Not being in America, we don't see much difference.

I slow down on my blog so I can comment on a vast amount of blogs. I would and my human would, blog more often if we weren't out and about and commenting back to each person or animal who commented on our site.

We never have that much traffic on our site, no matter what time of the year it is. The important thing is we interact within a sharing, caring community.

Go ahead and say something. Don't be afraid to speak your mind.I normally try to respond to all comments in the comment section so please remember to check the "Email follow-up comments" box if you want to participate in the comment conversation.

For Battle of the Bands voting the "Anonymous" commenting option has been made available though this version is the least preferred. If voting using "anonymous" please include in your comment your name (first only is okay) and city you are voting from and the reason you chose the artist you did.

If you know me and want to comment but don't want to do it here, then you can send me an email @ jacksonlee51 at aol dot com.

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